Course materials

1. The purpose of this activity is to engage in a volunteer experience with a
safet
The purpose of this activity is to engage in a volunteer experience with a safety net project
or communityprogram. The historical roots of the nursing profession originate from the
work of Florence Nightingale ingiving service to those populations with increased risk or
susceptibility to poor health outcomes. Thisexperiential learning activity will provide you
with an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to provide aservice to the community while
learning about and responding to a priority need of a specific sub populationof your
community. You will come to understand the expanded role of nurses as advocates beyond
thebedside